Dog Soldiers

2002 Horror

British director Neil Marshall's directorial debut Dog Soldiers resurrects and embraces the low-budget horror-comedy. Sergeant Harry Wells (Sean Pertwee) leads a team of British soldiers on a routine expedition to the Scottish Highlands. The six men would rather be at home watching the game, but they are even more dismayed when a carcass lands on their campfire. The next morning, they happen upon a severely injured Captain Richard Ryan (Liam Cunningham) and the bloody remains of his squadron. Soon they are attacked by giant werewolf beasts and chased through the woods, only to be saved by zoologist Megan (Emma Cleasby), who explains some of the truth about the creatures. They all take refuge in an old farmhouse while the threat of the monsters looms increasingly heavy.

Director: Neil Marshall

Starring: Sean Pertwee, Kevin McKidd, Emma Cleasby, Liam Cunningham, Thomas Lockyer

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Awards

  • Best DVD Release

    Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films (2003)

  • Neil Marshall

    Brussels International Festival of Fantasy Film (2002)

  • Neil Marshall

    Cinénygma - Luxembourg International Film Festival (2003)

     
  • Best Newcomer

    Empire Awards, UK (2003)

     
  • Best Limited-Release/Direct-to-Video Film

    Fangoria Chainsaw Awards (2003)